BRITPOP legends Blur are reuniting for their first concert in eight years – 35 years after they formed. Damon Albarn, Graham Coxon, Alex James and Dave Rowntree have confirmed my story from August that they will get back together to play Wembley Stadium on July 8.
They want to celebrate the end of the “chaos of the past few years”. It will be the first time the band — pictured above from their Best Of Blur album from 2000 — have performed at the iconic venue.
Damon said: “We really love playing our songs and thought it’s about time we did it again.” Dave added: “After the chaos of the past few years it’s great to get back out to play some songs together on a summer’s day in London.” READ MORE ON BLURLIAM IN BLUR MANOR Liam Gallagher 'eyeing up £3.5M house near former Blur rival Alex James''so damaging' Taylor Swift slams Blur's Damon Albarn and calls him 'f***ed up' in song row Tickets will go on sale at 10am on Friday and there are already hopes that high demand could lead to more dates.
They will be supported by rapper Slowthai, Mercury Prize nominee Self Esteem and electro-pop duo Jockstrap. Graham said: “I’m really looking forward to playing with my Blur brothers again and revisiting all those great songs.
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